COACH-COLLEGE & CAREER CONNECTIONS

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Midland College

Location: Midland, Texas
Category: Admin-Career Counseling and Placement
Date Posted: April 11, 2024

Job Description

Job Title

COACH-COLLEGE & CAREER CONNECTIONS

Position Status

Full Time

Classification Title

Professional-12 m

Work Location

Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary

The College & Career Connections program (C3) will enhance the guidance and counseling landscape for Midland ISD students by equipping each student with the tools and support necessary for a successful college and career journey. The initiative aims to foster a seamless transition from high school to the myriad of post-secondary education and career opportunities available to them through Midland College and within the Permian Basin.

The C3 Coach will implement C3s work to help students successfully select, enroll in, and matriculate to dual credit and postsecondary opportunities. This position will provide relevant, timely communication to support schools in their effort to funnel students and their families to educational opportunities in higher education. This position will report to the Executive Director of C3. The C3 Coach realizes the C3 vision of increasing dual credit enrollment and post-graduation enrollment at Midland College.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Experience working directly with students

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a public school system
Demonstrated experience advising students individually and in groups
Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and social skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences including students, families, and community members
Ability to work independently or in a team

Essential Functions

Provides guidance and support for students in grades 6-12 to promote dual credit and post-secondary pathways
Engages with students, families, and the wider community to promote dual credit, post-secondary, and adult education opportunities
Facilitates recruitment and exposure of Midland College opportunities and C3 program activities within the broader community
Monitors and tracks students academic plans, interactions, and other C3 activities in designated online platform(s)
Administers and synthesizes student career and program interest surveys
Manages assigned caseload of students across multiple 6-12 MISD campuses
Refers students, families, and/or community members to relevant Midland College programs and services, based on needs and/or interest
Educates students, families, and the community on the range of resources available to finance their college education
Serves as liaison between Midland College and assigned MISD campuses
Maintains accurate record keeping and data tracking for caseload management
Meets regularly with Lead C3 Coach, C3 Executive Director, and MISD C3 Coordinator
Maintains an accurate calendar with consistency on assigned campuses
Meets with students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Applies the coaching techniques learned in professional development for C3
Participates in professional development and a quality management program focused on C3 implementation and continuous improvement
Must be able to work evenings and weekends for MISD campus specific, Midland College, and community events
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
The person in this position needs to occasionally move from office to other locations on or off campus
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds
Duties indoors and some outdoors
College and MISD campuses
Office setting
Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Pay Statement

Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number

P01211S2016

Open Date

04/11/2024

Position Available

Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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